Classical Music – Page 119

Philadelphia Orchestra Musicians Authorize Strike

As contract talks stall, the vote, supported by 95 percent of Philadelphia Orchestra players, raises the possibility of a tense standoff.

By Javier C. Hernandez

As contract talks stall, the vote, supported by 95 percent of Philadelphia Orchestra players, raises the possibility of a tense standoff.

By Javier C. Hernandez

Eerie coincidences make the composer’s final work, “Four Songs for Crossing the Threshold,” seem like a requiem written for himself.

By Jeffrey Arlo Brown

During a time of year in which anything can be a stage, the joy of music making has room to breathe outdoors.

By James Estrin and Joshua Barone